"But everyone doesn't have to worry too much. Hades was severely injured before, and there are restrictions left by ancient strongmen. I'm afraid he won't be able to recover for tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years. Previously, in order to set up the Styx formation, the top strongmen among the Hades beasts were almost killed or injured, and they are no longer able to open such a large crack. Even if some Hades beasts sneak into the Holy Court Continent, I think you can handle it with your strength." Seeing everyone's worries, the Holy Lord said comfortingly.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Their refusal to believe Mu Hanyan's words had led to the deaths and injuries of most of the warriors from various nations. Originally numbering over a thousand, only around three hundred remained. If the Nether Beasts invaded again on a large scale, these three hundred or so Sword Saints would be no match for them. If it were just some weak, mid-level Nether Beasts, they wouldn't be a problem.
Seeing everyone's expressions relax, the Holy Lord said nothing more, his gaze once again turning to the kneeling Tian Annan. He had intended to kill him earlier, but the matter of the North Abyss Mist Source had distracted him, allowing him to linger a little longer. Now that the real business was over, he naturally wouldn't let him go.
"My Lord, I know I was wrong. Please give me a way to live." Tian Annan had no intention of resisting at all. He kowtowed to the ground and begged bitterly. He did not stop even when his head was covered in blood.
"If I let you go, who can let those people who died before go? If I don't kill you, how can I explain to the world?" The Holy Lord said coldly, and slapped his hand fiercely.
Tian Annan's face turned pale in an instant, and his eyes were full of despair.
"Wait." At this moment, Lu Nianxin suddenly said.
The Holy Lord's hand paused slightly.
"My Lord Saint, the overall situation is still uncertain, and cracks may appear in the Underworld again. However, keeping him here will help him make amends and provide more help." Lu Nianxin said.
"Although Tian Annan's previous actions were foolish, he had no ill intentions. It would be better to spare his life. If the Nether Beast reappears in the future, we will have more experts." Emperor An Yun also said.
Mu Hanyan looked at her grandmother with admiration. To be honest, Tian Annan had interfered in the affairs of Shangyue State and fanned the flames of Wu Tianxiong's rebellion. Her grandmother hated him to the extreme and wished he would die, but she was the first one to plead for him.
The reason was simple. Experts from various nations suffered heavy casualties, and the entire Holy Court Continent's strength plummeted. The Sacred Continent's seal was unstable, and the Nether Beasts could reappear at any moment. While the strength of experts from various nations would be sufficient to deal with them, the Holy Court Continent was vast, and who knew where the Nether Beasts would appear next. By the time they arrived, countless civilians would have perished.
Tian Annan was, after all, a Sword Saint-level expert. Keeping him alive might save the lives of tens of thousands of civilians. It was precisely because of this understanding that Lu Nianxin put aside her personal grudges and was the first to plead for Tian Annan.
Such a broad mind and such courage made Mu Hanyan sincerely convinced and she also had more respect for her grandmother.
Seeing that Lu Nianxin and Emperor An Yun had both pleaded for mercy, the others also echoed them.
To be honest, those who stayed behind were certainly bewitched by Tian Annan, but they also had their own selfish motives, so they couldn't blame him entirely.
"Since they all pleaded for you, I will spare your life this time. However, since you have committed such a heinous crime, you can no longer hold the position of elder of the Law Enforcement Hall. From now on, the position will be taken by the children of the outer court." said the Holy Lord.
"Thank you, Lord, for sparing my life. Thank you, Lords, for your generosity. I will change my ways and dedicate my entire life to protecting the peace of the continent," Tian Annan said with tears of gratitude. He was lucky to have saved his life; he didn't care about the position of elder.
"Lan Xun, will you go back with me or go back alone?" The Holy Lord asked Ye Lan Xun.
"Master, I will wait for some time before going back." Having said this, Ye Lanxuan looked towards the Holy Lord, seeming to be hesitant to speak.
Yun Qianmo was clearly still alive, so why did news of his death spread years ago? What was his real purpose in recruiting a group of experts, refining sword spirit puppets, and using the Primordial Contract to subdue the Heavenly Secret Mirror? And what was the origin and purpose of the mysterious expert who appeared at Beining Pass, and what was Yun Qianmo's connection to him?
Ye Lanxuan had too many questions in his mind, but he didn't dare to ask too many in front of so many people.
“A few years ago, two saints who went with him to the sealed forbidden land, along with dozens of Saint Court elites, all died tragically. Because their deaths were so tragic, even their identities could not be identified, and everyone thought he was among them.
"I felt something was amiss even then. His talent and strength far surpassed the others. Even if he had been defeated, he shouldn't have died like this. But I couldn't be certain, and I was afraid that making wild guesses would tarnish his reputation. So I kept my doubts to myself, letting others spread rumors while I secretly investigated. Only recently did I discover a clue." The Holy Lord, perceiving his thoughts, pondered.
"What clues?" Seeing that the Holy Lord was not too shy, Ye Lanxuan no longer had any reservations and asked.
"It is very likely that their group discovered something in the sealed forbidden area, which brought about their own death. The others died tragically on the spot, but he may have gained something from it, and then hid his whereabouts to plot something big. Although I don't know what he is plotting, I believe that with his character, he will never betray the Holy See, let alone do anything that is detrimental to the Holy See. It is for this reason that I have kept this matter secret." said the Holy Lord.
When he mentioned him, that is, Yun Qianmo, his eyes revealed a rare kindness and trust.
Looking at the Holy Lord's gentle gaze, Ye Lanxuan's mood suddenly became relaxed.
He had never doubted Yun Qianmo, and he believed that this close friend who was both his teacher and friend, and as close as a brother, would never betray the Holy Court, nor would he do anything that would be detrimental to the Holy Court.
He also believed that Yun Qianmo would never harm Mu Hanyan, and the warning from Beining Pass was the best proof.
His real concern was the Holy Court. Yun Qianmo, one of the Twelve, had faked his own death and hidden his whereabouts for years. He had also secretly recruited experts to perform sorcery, a practice unacceptable to the Holy Court. If word got out, he would be considered a traitor by everyone in the Holy Court. No matter how powerful he was or how well he hid himself, he would never be able to escape the Holy Court's pursuit.
Fortunately, the Holy Lord did not doubt Qianmo, but trusted him like Ye Lanxuan.
There was relief and joy in Ye Lanxuan's eyes, of course not because of himself, but because of Yun Qianmo.
Seeing the relief in Ye Lanxuan's eyes, the Holy Lord's gaze softened. He waved his hand and flew away.
Tian Annan, who escaped death, looked at Lu Nianxin with a complicated look, then looked at Mu Hanyan, bowed again, and followed the Holy Lord.
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